MD & CEO's
Message

Valued Customers, Shareholders, Partners and Well-wishers
I feel honored to welcome you to Shimanto Bank PLC. When I became the Managing Director and CEO of Shimanto Bank PLC on 3rd February 2026, I felt a sense of responsibility, and I was excited about the future of Shimanto Bank PLC. Shimanto Bank PLC was started with a goal and a promise to be trustworthy, secure, and to provide good financial services. Today, as the world around us is changing fast, our goal is to build on this foundation by being innovative and by helping every part of our society grow.

A Foundation of Diverse Banking Excellence
I have been working in the sector for 25 years, and I have gained a lot of experience in different areas. I started my banking career in 2001. I have worked in many leadership roles in top financial institutions in Bangladesh, including Southeast Bank PLC, SBAC Bank PLC, National Bank PLC, and The Premier Bank PLC. Before joining Shimanto Bank PLC, I worked as the Managing Director of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC and as the Additional Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director of SBAC Bank PLC. In these 25 years, I have worked in every area of banking, including giving loans, foreign trade, general banking, credit administration, legal affairs and recovery, audit, and financial administration. This experience has taught me that successful banking is based on trust, good risk management, and great customer service.

Our Strategic Focus: Building a Future-Ready Bank
As we move forward, Shimanto Bank PLC will focus on some areas to ensure long-term stability and to provide great value to our stakeholders:

We will manage risks and follow rules: I have worked as a Chief Risk Officer, and I have been trained in environmental risk management and preventing money laundering. So, I am committed to following the rules and being transparent. We will carefully manage risks to keep your money safe.

We will help businesses and small companies: I have experience as a Chief Business Officer. I have been trained in financing small and medium enterprises. So, we will help companies and businesses grow by providing them with the financial services they need. Small companies are very important for our economy, and Shimanto Bank PLC will always support them.

Prudent Credit Administration: Given our rich experience in the Credit Division, Credit Administration, and Law and Recovery Division, coupled with our sophisticated training in Credit Management and Lending Risk Analysis, we shall apply rigorous underwriting procedures, enhance our credit administration, and maintain our high asset quality to ensure the financial stability of our lending transactions.

Trade Excellence: Our dedication to Trade Excellence is rooted in our rich experience in the Foreign Trade Division and comprises our efforts aimed at the simplification of trade finance, facilitation of import/export processes, and enhancement of cross-border transaction services offered to our clients to promote growth of our country in terms of international business.

Digitalization and Alternative Delivery Channels (ADC): Based on my profound experience in General Banking, our goal is to speed up our process of digitalization. With the help of our efforts aimed at the modernization of our core functions and huge investment in Alternative Delivery Channels (ADC), including mobile banking, internet banking, card services, and ATMs, we assure our respected customers that their banking services will be provided round-the-clock.

We will be a green bank: Climate change is a big issue, and we need to be sustainable. I have been trained in banking and environmental risk management, so we will invest in sustainable and eco-friendly projects. We want to grow in a way that's good for the environment.

We will nurture our employees and innovate: A bank is only as good as its employees. I believe in training our employees, so we will invest in their development. We will use technology and our skilled employees to provide service to our customers.

Our Promise to You
At Shimanto Bank PLC, we do not just do transactions; we build relationships. Whether you are a customer saving for your family, an entrepreneur starting a business, or a partner in a company, we will support you with tailored financial solutions. We are thankful for the trust you have placed in Shimanto Bank PLC. I look forward to leading Shimanto Bank PLC with our team and Board of Directors to an era of excellence, innovation, and prosperity. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

Warm regards,

Md. Nurul Azim
Managing Director and CEO
Shimanto Bank PLC